Law professor Tess Wilkinson-Ryan joins us to explain why our fear of being duped affects decision-making and how we can rethink our trust in one another.
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How to experience moments of awe every day
Psychology professor Dacher Keltner joins us to discuss a relatively new field of research studying awe, how it can transform the mind and body, and his own personal experiences with it.
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Are your goals in line with your values?
Philosophy professor Valerie Tiberius discusses aligning our goals with our values and what to do when those things don’t match up. Plus, we’ll learn how to use philosophy and psychology to guide us to the answers.
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A sense of humor is good for your health
Health journalist Carolyn Todd joins Krys Boyd to discuss how well-being is tied to a mindset that embraces levity, and how humor can combat toxic stress.
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How to connect with people in a socially isolating world
Kim Samuel is founder of the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the search for meaning in our lives, finding purpose in human connections and strategies for achieving happiness.
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Why emotions don’t translate across cultures
Social psychologist Batja Mesquita talks about why feelings differ from culture to culture — and why shame can be good.
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How to deal with workplace bullies
Tessa West examines the different personality types that tend to make work miserable and the methods of social psychology you can employ to neutralize them. Plus, a blog post on how to deal with bulldozing coworkers.
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Stopping to smell the roses can give your life meaning
Joshua Hicks, a professor of psychological and brain sciences, discusses why appreciating small, significant moments can lead to a sense of purpose.
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Why it’s good to spill your secrets
Columbia University’s Michael Slepian joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why secret-keeping isolates us – and who we should tell our secrets to.
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How to make your anxiety work for you
Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, a psychology and neuroscience professor, explains why, she says, anxiety is tied to hope, and why linking it to disease is an outmoded way of thinking.
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Your attitude about aging could be a self-fulfilling prophecy
Becca Levy, a professor of epidemiology and psychology, discusses the beliefs around aging and how policy changes and positive thinking can create successful outcomes.
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How to deal with workplace bullies
Tessa West examines the different personality types that tend to make work miserable and the methods of social psychology you can employ to neutralize them.
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